Petal Pals
miniature · 2009
Rosa 'MEIbigboni'
Can be grown as a shrub or climber; climbing height varies by support.
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
miniature
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Spherical flowers in clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Shiny
Fragrance Notes
Not specified, but generally noted as having a mild fragrance.
Color Description
Creamy pink when opening, discolouring to old pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Can be grown as a shrub or climber; climbing height varies by support.
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Weather resistant blooms.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy; water when the top inch of soil is dry.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer or one with a higher middle number for blooms every 45 days during spring and summer.
Pruning
Prune to remove deadwood, control or direct growth, and promote flowering; trim back stems by one-third in spring to shape and promote new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Rose slugs (sawfly larvae) may appear; avoid getting leaves wet to prevent fungal issues.